CENTCOM commander said he is not concerned about ammunition shortfalls for responding to Iranian missile and drone attacks.

A tropical depression in the South China Sea is forecast to bring heavy to torrential rain to Hainan from Sept 13–15; some small and medium rivers may experience floods above warning levels. At 10:00 on Sept 13 the Ministry of Water Resources activated a level-IV flood-defense emergency, directing local water authorities to closely monitor the system and prioritize safety of small/medium reservoirs, mountain-flood control and flood defense for small/medium rivers.

US President Trump says Venezuela's elections will be held when ready.